Housing — Chapter Summary
NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science
Summary of Housing for NIOS Class 10 Home Science. Key concepts: A house is a physical, A home has four main functions and A suitable house site should.
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Overview
Housing is about the place where a family lives and the conditions that make it safe, comfortable, healthy, and useful. A house is the physical structure made of materials such as brick, sand, cement, and stone, while a home is created when family members live together with love, affection, comfort,
Key Concepts
A house is a physical construction
A house is a physical construction, but a home includes family life, love, comfort, security, and shared activities. A house becomes a home when famil
A home has four main functions
A home has four main functions: protective, economic, educative, and social or religious. It gives shelter and safety, may support income-related acti
A suitable house site should be
A suitable house site should be in a developed neighbourhood, away from heavy traffic and low-lying flood-prone areas, and should have firm soil, prop
The soil should be firm
The soil should be firm to a depth of 2 to 5 feet below the surface for a strong foundation. Loose soil weakens support, sandy and gravel soil make ho
Different rooms have different functions
Different rooms have different functions. The living room is for guests and relaxation, bedrooms need privacy and quiet, bathrooms need light and air,
Learning Objectives
- To understand the difference between a house and a home
- To describe the protective, economic, educative, and social or religious functions of a home
- To identify the main factors for selecting a suitable house site
- To understand the planning of important areas in a house such as the living room, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen
- To explain the importance of light, ventilation, cleanliness, garbage disposal, waste water disposal, and sanitary latrines
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